August 11, 2010
DOCUMENT: Celebrity, Funny

Sheryl Crow, The Queen Of Green

Singer’s 2010 rider demands recycled toilet paper, offers promoters “greening” tips

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AUGUST 11--Touring the United States and Europe this year, Sheryl Crow arrives at venues with an assortment of environmental demands certain to vex concert promoters, according to a review of the musician’s 2010 backstage rider.

The document, excerpted here, actually has a 2-1/2 page “environmental portion” to be “strictly followed and policed.” Seeking to “minimize the overall environmental impact of our tour,” Crow demands that only biodegradable cups and dinnerware be used by the caterer. Produce should be “organic and purchased from local suppliers as much as possible.” And for the five backstage “watering stations,” water “must be sourced from a local spring water vendor.”

According to Crow’s rider, her tour party travels between gigs in two 45-foot buses, while her equipment is packed into two tractor-trailers.

Crow, 48, also offers promoters “venue greening suggestions.” She wants “traditional light bulbs” swapped out for compact fluorescent bulbs in “all offices, dressing rooms and common areas.” “Eco-friendly cleaning and bathroom products” and “post-consumer recycled toilet paper and paper towel” should also be used. Crow’s rider also notes that, “We strongly encourage you to use renewable sources and/or to buy sustainable energy credits where possible. Many local utilities offer ‘green power’ as an option--please check with yours and opt in.”

The document also details how Crow’s backstage hospitality room is to be stocked. The singer needs an assortment of “biodegradable non-petroleum cups” and 24 “disposable napkins made of 100% recycled fiber.” Crow’s rider also lists a wide variety of drinks and snacks that she needs, including organic coconut water and two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon (“Sheryl’s Favorite” is Stag’s Leap Artemis). Two “good quality, dark, organic chocolate bars” are described as “***VERY IMPORTANT***”

[Our copy of Crow’s 2010 rider has a number of items crossed out. It is unclear whether this indicates that the individual items had been obtained, or whether the promoter declined to supply them.]

As in a prior Crow rider, the current version includes her specific liquor schedule. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, she needs a small bottle of Ketel One vodka that will be mixed with a half-gallon of organic cranberry juice. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, Crow requires a bottle of Patron tequila that will be mixed with a half-gallon of organic grapefruit juice. (6 pages)

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Submitted by jimmywales7 on Fri, 2010-10-29 12:34.
Sheryl's been on this toilet paper kick for some time at one time making the point to be sure to "use the other side." Sometime back the 70s extreme rocker Alice Cooper made mention he was always amused that there were actually people out there that took the views of a lot of these artists seriously. Polluting as she attempts to green the world: *Traditional light bulbs do not contain the amount of hard to dispose of mercury that the new 'green' light bulbs contain, and the lately the "green lightbulbs" Made (of course) in China have been exploding!
Submitted by velvetpen on Sun, 2010-08-15 15:28.
Flake.
Submitted by Sitting King of Iowa on Sun, 2010-08-15 15:12.
If she converted to islame, she could use an odd number of pebbles to do the dirty 'cleanup' work
Submitted by Beneteau on Sun, 2010-08-15 14:28.
If she only uses a few squares to wipe with when she poops, I bet there is very little cunnilingus happening on those buses!
Submitted by Anne on Sun, 2010-08-15 14:23.
I have never heard of Sheryl Cock...who is she?
Submitted by turklargent on Sun, 2010-08-15 13:30.
I will put a plastic bag in both bathrooms and start saving my used toilet paper if some one will tell me where to ship it.
Submitted by Fuchsie on Sun, 2010-08-15 13:25.
I just have to laugh how people actually CARE what these celebrities think!! It is just ridiculous. I stopped going to movies years ago, haven't bought an album, CD, or DVD in years either, and with one exception (as a favor to my overseas sister-in-law), haven't seen a major league sporting event in about 10 years. When we STARVE these idiots out by NOT buying their products and such, they will simply wither away and die! GOOD RIDDANCE, SHERYL!
Submitted by tbirds on Sun, 2010-08-15 12:59.
I wonder how much energy they waste trying to find obscure items
Submitted by verbatim on Sun, 2010-08-15 12:56.
Maybe she should cancel her tour. That would REALLY reduce her carbon jack-boot footprint to zero.
Submitted by dyfan4ever on Sun, 2010-08-15 12:38.
I already recycled her cds.
Submitted by Shamalama on Sun, 2010-08-15 12:25.
It,s hard enough to have any credibility when you are a lefty loon, but it's impossible when your drunk lefty loon. Burrrp
Submitted by SEACREST on Sun, 2010-08-15 11:53.
Dear Sheryl Crow: Your fifteen minutes were up 14 minutes ago. Thanks for the little ditties you sang - can't remember the names of them, but they helped make the drive to work one morning that much more enjoyable. Go ahead and enjoy the royalties you've rightly earned, but don't take the fact that you make money or sing to people as though you are somehow better than others, or that your way of life is the way we should all live. The Muslims think we should all live their way, and that is not working out too well for them. If I want to use half a roll of toilet paper every time I use the restroom, that is my business, not yours. If you want to use 4 squares of toilet paper, recycled from who knows what, every time you pinch a loaf, that is your business and I could care less, so long as you are not standing up wind of me. By the way, who ever your boyfriend/girlfriend/"significant other" is, I bet they find that a real attractive quality about you, but I digress. Just mind your own business and don't impose your values and beliefs on me, and I won't do the same to you. Out, Seacrest.
Submitted by pinkmink on Sun, 2010-08-15 11:03.
I will say one last thing ( as I feel I've spent WAY too much time on this subject) There are choices being made here. Crow has a choice to ask for the things she wants. The venues have the choice to either accept her demands or not. And the "fans" have a choice whether to support her or not with their money. This is one of the reasons why America is ( in my opinion) the greatest country.
Submitted by pinkmink on Sun, 2010-08-15 10:28.
This seems rather typical of the liberal mindset. Dictate your whims on everyone around you while you drive 2 45 foot buses AND 2 tractor trailers, spewing carbon monoxide ( gasp!) into the air as you travel from state to state. Hypocritical to the bitter end, while feeling morally superior in some irrational way. Not to mention the cost associated with all the ridiculous demands put on these venues and their owners.Do you think she picks up the tab for changing hundreds of light bulbs? Absolutely not. Just another example of liberal hubris in an attempt to assuage some personal guilt at the expense of others. So pathetic.
Submitted by thaiguy on Sun, 2010-08-15 10:04.
Typical liberal! Can't she bring her own toilet paper, light bulbs and cups? I'd love to see what her house looks like... I bet it's a dump!
Submitted by ransbiker on Sun, 2010-08-15 10:04.
On the farm we just used old catalogs. Maybe we should all send those catalogs that come in the mail everyday to her.
Submitted by Taxpayer550 on Sun, 2010-08-15 09:37.
It is no wonder why Lance got out of there. This idiot is a loony lefty if there ever was one. Her and Al (crazed sex poodle) Gore would make a good couple. Together, they could green the environment around them so much, they'd wipe each other out. Now that's a cleaner environment I could live with!
Submitted by Crackshot on Sun, 2010-08-15 08:56.
My Gawd, the stupid arrogance of this croaking frog. Would some promoter please tell this goofy Bit(h they will not honor her rider with this nonsense!!!
Submitted by peterwoohoo on Sun, 2010-08-15 08:53.
Enough already with the recycle toilet paper!! Besides what happens if you got the JLO/Kardashian thing going on.
Submitted by MattNYC on Sun, 2010-08-15 08:44.
You can certainly tell when DrudgeReport links an article by the rightwing whacko comments that are left. Only the gifted Drudge readers can relate this story back to Obama somehow. And how dare Sheryl Crow be environmental. The nerve of her. PS- Have you guys seen band riders? This one really isn't that bad.
Submitted by velvetpen on Sun, 2010-08-15 15:30.
MattNYC, why were you looking at the Drudge Report?
Submitted by pinkmink on Sun, 2010-08-15 10:45.
@MattNYC. The comments left here are "whacko" because you don't agree with them? This does not relate back to obama. Where did you read any comment that indicated that? I was waiting for you to blame Bush at some point.... And crow CAN be environmental, on her own dime. Suggesting to these venues that they change their light bulbs and ONLY use recycled dinnerware AND use "energy credits" is her choice and should not be placed on the shoulders of stadium management. The cost of these changes will be reflected in the price of the ticket for the show and I, for one, would not pay extra for her personal guilt. Perhaps liberals should try walking their own walk instead of just talking talk. Lead by example not dictation. Now, in the spirit of true liberalism, I await being called a "racist".......
Submitted by Rocco Siffredi on Sun, 2010-08-15 08:15.
I got a great idea for Ms. Crow......She can pick the corn out of my used toilet paper and create some more bio-diesel fuel and drinking cups.
Submitted by cleatus on Sun, 2010-08-15 07:21.
This is a perfect example of the Poster Person for Drugs! We don't need the sophisticated what-to-be buffoons disseminating their ilk!
Submitted by David M Pilcher on Sun, 2010-08-15 06:33.
I think that a change would do her some good!
Submitted by Jasper on Sun, 2010-08-15 06:18.
I cannot believe this liberal dream even has a concert tour. If you caught her on ABC's Concert in the Park, you probably vomited.
Submitted by ivan on Sun, 2010-08-15 04:47.
I'm always amused that celebrities such as Sheryl "Rotten Crotch" Crow, whose singing I rather enjoy, think their colossal ignorance is a badge of honor. The woman is a complete and utter buffoon, letting herself be defined by her highly unsanitary toilet habits. One must assume that she doesn't enjoy much oral sex, or any sex for that matter.
Submitted by 911911 on Sun, 2010-08-15 01:33.
Now lets see. How does this diva get to her concerts? Private plane? Private Limo? (not public transport?) Another example of why liberalism is truly a MENTAL DISORDER!
Submitted by Flip Deberger on Sun, 2010-08-15 01:30.
I've got a large sack of used toilet paper. Seeing how Ms. Crow has expressed a desire for only one square to be used per sitting, the contents should be more than adequate for this year's touring and perhaps next year as well. Please supply an address for shipping.
Submitted by maddaddyssa on Sun, 2010-08-15 03:03.
I would NOT want to shake hands with this woman.
Submitted by Magnolia on Sun, 2010-08-15 01:22.
Well, if I were the promoter or the Concert Chairperson, here is what I would do: Order her a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken with a quart of Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, a quart of Green Beans, (6) Corn on the Cob and some Sweet Tea. For dessert, I would provide her with Little Debbie Cakes - Fudge Brownies and my personal favorite Swiss Cake Rolls. In addition, I would bring a few foot long Subway Sandwiches and some Baked Lays Potato Chips, to include some Dasani Bottled Water. Toilet paper would be Angel Soft and the light bulbs would be Sylvania 75 Watt from Dollar General. Paper Towels would be the Sparkle 6-pack. No alcohol would be allowed......because spoiled brats are bad enough when they're sober, we certainly don't want them drunk. If she doesn't like this, she can take her happy derriere back out to Hollywood and sing for The Obamas (they'll probably be there on their 49th vacation), Paris Hilton, Simon Cowell, and The Kardashians. This bunch would certainly understand her brand of stupidity. How Kid Rock was able to be around her for 15 minutes, I'll never understand. She's insufferable.
Submitted by Spud on Sun, 2010-08-15 01:07.
From me the brat would get a bottle of IGA water, a two shot segrams and a bag of peanuts both left over from a Southwest flight and an expired bus ticket. Let her ride her thumb.
Submitted by Cracka_Nation on Sun, 2010-08-15 00:33.
Maybe Ms. Crow should hump all her crap from one concert to the other in 45 or 50 Chevy Volts. That would reduce her gigantic carbon butt print.
Submitted by pierre on Sun, 2010-08-15 00:15.
100 miles from sepsis
Submitted by macdaddy1111 on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:52.
Kennett trash.
Submitted by macdaddy1111 on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:55.
These liberals are crazy. how far is far enough to keep this planet "green". she probably wants people to sh!T in her garden so she can have organic tomatoes.
Submitted by circle8 on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:52.
I think crow is a nut for all this. I have a good idea. Don't attend her concerts. Who cares about her anyway? I really agree with the comment about crow and used toilet paper go hand in hand. She probably sits around and thinks this stuff up while smoking dope and dropping pills.
Submitted by Fearless Bystander on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:29.
Somehow, Cheryl Crow and used toilet paper seem to go together.
Submitted by maddaddyssa on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:12.
Also, when Ms. Crow admonishes her fellow "artists" in the hip-hop field to give up their pimped out 100k+ Escalades and bagged and slammed 60's era Chevys, THEN maybe she can say something to us commoners. Do you all have any idea how much our fragile ecosystem is so negatively impacted when "Fiddy" or "Diddy" or "Snoop Dog", etc. bounce their 5000lb+ Impalas? Cheryl baby, tell your jokes to other folks! Shut up and sing!
Submitted by Fomer Democrat on Sat, 2010-08-14 21:58.
Cheryl Crow... another Obama girl. What a wack job. First she says to use only one square of toilet paper per visit to the toilet. Now she wants that single sheet to be recycled. What planet doesh she live on?
Submitted by MikeRamsey on Sat, 2010-08-14 19:53.
Want to really be the Queen of Green, Sheryl? Cancel all concerts and sell the equipment, semi-trailers, and tour buses, and go all pay-per-view. With modern technology, there's really no rational explanation for the need for nationwide concert tours. You could do it from one stage and broadcast it to movie theaters all at once in one show. It just doesn't make sense to tour, especially with your desire to be all green and everything. Speaking of which, I'll be happy to send you my recycled toilet paper. Send me your address and UPS shipping account information.
Submitted by MikeRamsey on Sat, 2010-08-14 19:53.
Want to really be the Queen of Green, Sheryl? Cancel all concerts and sell the equipment, semi-trailers, and tour buses, and go all pay-per-view. With modern technology, there's really no rational explanation for the need for nationwide concert tours. You could do it from one stage and broadcast it to movie theaters all at once in one show. It just doesn't make sense to tour, especially with your desire to be all green and everything. Speaking of which, I'll be happy to send you my recycled toilet paper. Send me your address and UPS shipping account information.
Submitted by Jasper2 on Sat, 2010-08-14 19:25.
Another show-biz elitist who wants to make rules for everyone else but must have special rules for herself. Let her save the planet by eliminating all the lights (daytime show) and singing without amplification of any of her band or her own voice. Of course, she could save much more energy if she had a paid webcast--no huge carbon footprint caused by all the cars, a/c, buses, taxis, not to mention her own private jet. What an idiot.
Submitted by Bronco46 on Sat, 2010-08-14 18:17.
Just another spoiled entertainer. It's not enough that they're over paid, and most richer then anyone in the audience. Now they have to dictate the kind of light bulbs in the office's of the promoter. This ridiculous.
Submitted by Bronco46 on Sat, 2010-08-14 18:15.
Just another spoiled entertainer. It's not enough that they're over paid, and most richer then anyone in the audience. Now they have to dictate the kind of light bulbs in the office's of the promoter. This ridiculous.
Submitted by GOOOJOOO on Sat, 2010-08-14 18:04.
WANT TO BE TRULY GREEN AND RETURN TO YOUR ROOTS? WELL WIPE WITH THE LEFT AND EAT WITH THE RIGHT MORON. OR IST THAR BEING BROWN.
Submitted by JR on Sat, 2010-08-14 16:50.
I wonder if Sheryl knows that oftentimes recycled paper used for holding food products is contaminated with BPA from the ink of recycled store receipt paper? Do all places that she visits have 'local spring water'? You know, like Detroit or Manhattan? Is it green to throw out perfectly good lightbulbs that still have a long lifespan? And could she give the truck drivers a better meal than the equivalent of a bag lunch? That's some cheap stuff right there. My kids get better school lunches. I read all of this and my first impression was that she was such a total PITA that I would probably pass on the idea of having put on a concert. And as to the person who said that poor Sheryl NEEDS to tour? Well, I could say "I NEED to buy an Escalade". If she truly thinks that this stuff is saving the planet, then her touring is killing the planet. Maybe she could do Mother Earth a favour and change her major. Unless her paycheck is more important than the earth? If so, then she's totally FOS. Why is her 'need' bigger than anyone else's need? And most of us have much smaller 'footprints' so lecturing us on the planet is ridiculous. Perhaps you can go lecture Sheryl. She's a tool, as is most of the music and movie industry. You just can't green a tour.
Submitted by cece1128 on Sat, 2010-08-14 16:38.
'On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, she needs a small bottle of Ketel One vodka that will be mixed with a half-gallon of organic cranberry juice. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, Crow requires a bottle of Patron tequila that will be mixed with a half-gallon of organic grapefruit juice.' -------Uh-huh. And this lush's views are important WHY???
Submitted by maddaddyssa on Sat, 2010-08-14 22:06.
I seriously doubt that this "Ms. Natural" persona she tries to convey is genuine. Wouldn't surprise me if she's got on of her "yes people" serruptitiously sneaking out the back of her ivory tower to pick up big macs or twinkies at the local 7-11. Another show biz phony. And to think when I was a kid I was made fun of because I thought pro wrestling was real!?!
Submitted by mriman55 on Sat, 2010-08-14 16:20.
In India where the natives do not use TP, tourists may purchase single sqaues at the market(displayed next to the Chicklets). Unfortunately, the quality is not optimal and wood chips(splinters) are included. Perhaps Ms.Crow can import this brand for her personal use and for her fans at the concerts.
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